Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday confirmed that Pakistan possesses video evidence of six Indian fighter jets shot down during the brief but intense military confrontation in May 2025.
Speaking at a seminar in Lahore organised by the Professor Waris Mir Foundation, Naqvi said Pakistan had advanced intelligence of India’s war planning, including details of aircraft movements and missile launches. He credited the country’s intelligence agencies, describing them as “silent warriors” whose timely information ensured a strong defensive response.
“When Indian aircraft were downed, we decided not to make claims without proof. Within minutes, our teams secured video evidence of all six,” Naqvi revealed.
The minister recounted that India fired seven missiles at a major Pakistani base, but none struck their target. Some fell short, while others landed outside the base. By contrast, Pakistan’s retaliatory strikes destroyed one of India’s largest oil depots, which he said was carried out with precision to avoid civilian casualties.
He further stated that while Nur Khan Airbase near Rawalpindi came under attack, it suffered no major damage, except for one incident where an air force soldier embraced martyrdom. “This was nothing short of divine help,” he remarked.
Naqvi lauded the joint military strategy of Pakistan’s army, air force, and navy under the leadership of Field Marshal Asim Munir, contrasting it with what he described as India’s divided command structure. He also pointed to Indian leaders Ajit Doval and Amit Shah as key architects of New Delhi’s failed strategy.
The conflict, triggered by an attack in Pahalgam that India blamed on Pakistan, saw both nations exchange missiles and air strikes for nearly a week before a US-brokered ceasefire took effect on May 10. Pakistan claims to have downed six Indian jets, including three Rafales, while India has acknowledged losses but disputes the numbers.
International voices also weighed in. US President Donald Trump later suggested that five jets were downed during the conflict, without specifying which side’s aircraft. Meanwhile, China’s air force chief Lieutenant General Wang Gang praised the Pakistan Air Force for its “decisive and measured response” during the aerial battles.
Naqvi concluded by paying tribute to Pakistan’s armed forces, intelligence community, and political unity, stressing that their combined efforts secured both military and diplomatic success against India.
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